If a specimen must remain at body temperature during transport, what action should the technician take?

The correct action for ensuring that a specimen remains at body temperature during transport is to place the specimen in a warming device. This method actively maintains the specimen's temperature, which is crucial for preserving the integrity of certain biological samples that may be sensitive to temperature fluctuations.

When transporting specimens, especially those that are temperature-sensitive, it's important to utilize a controlled method that ensures they remain within a specific temperature range. A warming device is designed specifically to keep samples at a stable, elevated temperature, thus maintaining their viability for testing.

In contrast, wrapping the specimen in aluminum foil, while it may provide some degree of insulation, does not actively maintain temperature and may not provide sufficient warmth to keep the specimen at body temperature. Placing the specimen in biohazard bags helps with safety and containment but does not address temperature control. Lastly, using a light-blocking, insulated container can protect against environmental factors like light and temperature fluctuations, but it does not provide the necessary active heating to keep the specimen at an appropriate temperature.